I'm 28 weeks pregnant and have been told by the midwife that I'm measuring at 40 weeks already, I'm out of breath and so uncomfortable , and I have an 11 month old to look after too. It's honestly been so physically demanding and tiring. My partner is basically leaving all the housework to me, we live in a 3 bedroom house and he will 'help out' very occasionally, maybe washing up once a week or laundry once a week and never finishes the whole job. Like he will put a load in the washing machine and start it and that's it, I have to hang it up and put it away. I have to nag and nag for any sort of help as well and he will deflect it on to my autistic son as well saying he should be doing it. When I say I don't feel well, he doesn't even respond. I pay for everything in the house and for our daughter and he pays a few bills and cooks once a day. I'm in charge of the mental load, weekly shopping, making sure him, my teenage son (who has autism) my daughter have everything they need, I'm getting up at night for our daughter (every night) and it's just getting too much when walking up the stairs gets me so out of breath. Even washing up hurts my back and hips a lot but I have to carry on, even though he is physically able to do a lot more than I am atm. I'm growing so much resentment, as I've said so many times that I'm struggling and all he says mainly is that I keep starting arguments, it's so frustrating. He works part time as well and fo most of that time is playing video games, watching me struggle on. Needed to vent more than anything but don't really know what to do anymore.
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You don’t HAVE to do any of this!! Matter of fact, stop doing it and let him figure it out for now. Please know that I’m saying this from an endearing place and not telling you what to do, just suggesting. Right now, your health and mental sanity are vital to you and your baby. Offload some of the household things on delivery and cleanup services. You literally/physically cannot do it all and don’t need to jeopardize your wellbeing on household chores. Also, have you tried communicating (no nagging) with your partner? Does he know how much this affecting you? Are your families in the area and available as resources? Whatever the case, I’m glad you’re able to vent here, but you can’t continue doing it all, and should seek outside assistance.